Category: Crime

Attempt to Locate: The RCPD is attempting to locate Erick Sanchez-Chavez, 29, of Manhattan
Riley County Police Department Photo Courtesy of RCPD We’d like to speak to him regarding the death of Mark Rickenbaker in the 800 block of

CPD Releases Statement Regarding Recent Scam Caller
Concordia Police Department Photo Courtesy of Canva The Concordia Police Department has been made aware that an unknown individual is attempting to contact citizens stating

Concordia Police Offering Child Safety ID Kits to All Elementary Students
Photo Courtesy of CPD Nearly 500,000 children are reported missing each year in the U.S. and Canada, and Kansas currently has 122 active cases, according

Junction City Vice Mayor Arrested in Connection with Aggravated Assault
By Payton Tholstrup Image courtesy of Geary County Sheriff’s Department On Saturday, November 8th, 2025, Junction City’s Vice Mayor, Alovence (Al) Gordon was arrested. According

Applications for JCPD Citizens Police Academy Now Available
Junction City Police Department Photo Courtesy of JCPD We are now accepting applications for the 2026 Citizens Police Academy starting on January 8th, 2026. Applications are available at

Suspects Developed in Belleville Casey’s Skimmer Case
Belleville Police Department Photo Courtesy of Belleville Police The Belleville Police Department has developed two suspects in the investigation of a card skimmer that was

Junction City Health Officials Issue Warning After Discovery of “Purple Fentanyl”
Photo Courtesy of Canva Junction City health officials are warning residents about a dangerous new drug, “purple fentanyl,” recently found in the area. According to
RCPD Investigating Saturday Afternoon Shooting
RCPD The Riley County Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon in the 1300 block of Marlatt Avenue. At approximately 1:53 p.m.,

RCPD To Receive Donation from Manhattan Kennel Club
Joshua Kinder, RCPD Photo Courtesy of RCPD The Riley County Police Department will be receiving a generous financial donation from the Manhattan Kennel Club on

Junction City: Arrest Made in Tire Slashing Investigation
Junction City Police Department Photo Courtesy of JCPD The Junction City Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with the recent series of tire